Hard rocking songsmiths TYKETTO will release their 6th studio album, Closer To The Sun, through Silver Lining Music on March 20th 2026, and with it, unleash some of their best, supremely crafted rock anthems celebratingthe return of this criminally underrated quintet originally founded in New York.
The first video and single taken from Closer To The Sun, ‘Higher Than High’ is a burst of swing and swagger that perfectly captures Tyketto’s deep appreciation for the emancipation that music can bring. That spirit rings out unmistakably as vocalist and founding member Danny Vaughn roars: “In the space you can learn to heal/There is music that helps you feel/Higher than high”.
“Higher Than High is, in my estimation, classic Tyketto, where difficulties in life are seen and named but hope and, more importantly, music, is the thing that gets us through,” comments Danny Vaughn. “It’s the first single from our new album which we think is going to be a real favorite with the fans. The song and the album say ‘play me loudly and take me for a drive.’”
Watch/Listen to ‘Higher Than High’ below – directed and edited by Scott Wardell; filmed by Paul Hollingsworth at KK’s Steel Mill.
Throughout Closer To The Sun, Tyketto speak to the listener about true life loves, losses and pleasures. From the title track’s triumphant, anthemic appreciation of love’s power, to the punchy rawness built to make fists rise and hearts race of “Hit Me Where It Hurts”, to the power balladry of “The Picture”, Tyketto continue to confidently stride the same musical terrain as the likes of Whitesnake and Aerosmith, with the added bonus of being fresh to the ears of many.
Joined by Harry Scott Elliott on guitar, Ged Rylands on keyboards, Chris Childs (Thunder) on bass and Johnny Dee (Doro) on drums, Vaughn leads a lineup that brings exceptional performances and undeniable fire to every track, reaffirming Tyketto as one of rock’s most respected and enduring names. Closer To The Sun was recorded across multiple studios in the UK and Europe, including Flip Flop Studios and the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales.
Available to pre-order from today at https://lnk.to/TykettoCloserToTheSun
Closer To The Sun Track Listing:
- Higher Than High
- Starts with a Feeling
- Bad for Good
- We Rise
- Donnowhuddidis
- Closer to the Sun
- Harleys & Indians (Riders in the Sky)*
- Hit Me Where It Hurts
- The Picture
- Far and Away
- The Brave
*Not included on vinyl formats
In support of the album’s release, Tyketto have already announced a string of dates for 2026, kicking off at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End festival in Porthcawl, Wales—and with a full UK Tour set for the spring and European shows to be revealed soon, fans should keep their eyes peeled for what’s coming next.
For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: tyketto.com
2026 UPCOMING SHOWS:
–29 Jan – 1 Feb – Planet Rock’s Winter’s End, Portcawl (Wales)
–8 May – Casino Estoril’s Salão Preto e Prata, Cascais, Lisbon (Portugal) – with Russ Ballard
–3 – 6 July – Time To Rock Festival, Knislinge (Sweden)
–24 July – Malmö Melodic Festival, Plan B, Malmö (Sweden)
–24 July – 26 July – Steelhouse Festival, Aberbeeg (Wales)
Band Line-Up:
DANNY VAUGHN – Lead & backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, keyboards and percussion
CHRIS CHILDS – Bass Guitar, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals
JOHNNY DEE – Drums, percussion, backing vocals
HARRY SCOTT ELLIOTT – Lead and rhythm electric guitars, percussion, backing vocals
GED RYLANDS – Keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
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